A recent independent study by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) reveals the dangers of fracking and extreme oil extraction in the Golden State. Based off data pulled from that study, here are 10 reasons why Gov. Jerry Brown must ban fracking in California.
1. Fracking threatens our groundwater.

This statewide distributed day of action is showcasing 16 distinct actions around California hosted by activists in local communities. Everyday people will assemble in front of rivers and reservoirs, town squares and schools, to implore Governor Brown to finally […]

SAN FRANCISCO — A majority of Californians now oppose fracking, yet Gov. Jerry Brown continues to allow the destructive practice.

A new poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California found that most Californians don’t want Gov. Brown to continue fracking, nor do they want to see offshore drilling of any kind continue.

SACRAMENTO — As Pope Francis convenes world leaders including California Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday to discuss global efforts to combat climate change, faith leaders from Brown’s home state and environmental experts commended the Pope for his leadership and urged him to take this opportunity to call on Gov. Brown and other leaders […]

Despite New Law, California Enacts New Regulations without the Benefit of Scientific Review

Sacramento, Calif.— Health experts and community leaders today raised serious questions about the state of California’s ability to protect the public’s health from the dangerous effects of fracking and other extreme methods of oil extraction.